Rockwell City Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Friday, September 13, 2013
Add to My HeroesJamie Daniel Buenting
Police Officer Jamie Buenting was shot and killed during a standoff at a home on Pleasant Street at approximately 1:40 am.
Officers had responded to the home approximately four hours earlier after receiving a report that a man wanted for felony domestic assault was at the location. The man refused to exit the home when officers arrived and barricade himself inside. The subject fired a single shot at approximately 1:40 am and struck Officer Buenting, killing him. The subject remained barricaded inside his home until surrendering at approximately 5:30 am.
On September 5, 2014, the suspect, 32, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Officer Buenting had served with the 4-officer Rockwell City Police Department for eight years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 13-24
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .223 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 229 ReflectionsOfficer Buenting,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rockwell City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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